Huelgas Ensemble - Paul van Nevel (photo Thomas Kost)

The Story of Bethlehem

Huelgas Ensemble
Mon 16 Dec 2024 20:15 - 22:00
Mon 16 Dec 2024
20:15 - 22:00
  • Mon 16 Dec 2024
    20:15 - 22:00
    Grote Zaal

Program

Anoniem Christe redemptor omnium
Charles de Courbes Du premier point de l’Orient
Balduin Hoyoul Ab oriente venerunt magi
Pedro de Pastrana Señores el qu’es nascido
Bertram Luard-Selby A voice from Ramah was there sent
Giaches de Wert Vox in Rama
Anoniem Vincti presepio
Pierre de Manchicourt Reges Terrae
Peter Cornelius Drei Könige
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck Ab Oriente venerunt Magi
Anoniem Balaam de quo vaticinans
Jerónimo Luca Este niño que es sol
Peter Warlock Bethlehem Down
Anoniem Herodes in pretio / Hey hure lure
Anoniem Carol for Christmas Eve

 

Credits

Huelgas Ensemble:
Melwine Nicolaus, Hannah Ely, Sabine Lutzenberger soprano
Achim Schulz, Loïc Paulin en Daniel Thomson tenor
Frederik Sjollema baritone
Andrés Soler Castaño bass
Paul Van Nevel conductor

 

Vocal beauties from many centuries

Christmas with the Huelgas Ensemble is a Christmas filled with vocal beauty from many centuries. The Paul Van Nevel Singers delve into the depths of Christmas music. Their musical pilgrimage begins with anonymous Gregorian chants, then winds through the intricate melodies of Sweelinck and Pierre de Manchicourt, before arriving at Peter Cornelius’ and Peter Warlock’s unique interpretations of the Christmas carol. A collection of musical gems, reminding us that Christmas transcends borders and eras.

For decades, the Huelgas Ensemble has excelled in original programming, consistently delivering performances of the highest calibre. Their Christmas programme is a captivating journey through history, exploring all aspects of the Christmas story. Moreover, the programme includes a number of rarely performed works that are sure to delight and surprise.